Private Tour
Istanbul Guided Tour: Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and More!
Overview
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Learn about the local history and culture with a local and professional tour guide.
See all the highlights of Istanbul in a day. Explore the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern and more destinations.
PRIORITY TO BUY TICKETS WITHOUT ANY COMMISSION!
PRIORITY TO SKIP THE LINES!
Suggestion for lunch (3 course mix kebab or vegetarian)
Sweet and spice tasting for FREE
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
It is a mosque and former church serving as a major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey. The last of three church buildings to be successively erected on the site by the Eastern Roman Empire, it was completed in 537 CE. The site was a Greek Orthodox church from 360 CE to 1453, except for a brief time as a Latin Catholic church between the Fourth Crusade and 1261. After the fall of Constantinople in 1453, it served as a mosque until 1935, when it became a museum. In 2020, the site once again became a mosque.
Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, also known by its official name, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was constructed between 1609 and 1617 during the rule of Ahmed I and remains a functioning mosque today. It also attracts a large number of tourists and is one of the most iconic and popular monuments of Ottoman architecture.
What‘s Included
Sweet and Spice Tasting for Free
Bottled water
All Taxes
Priority to buy tickets
Guidance
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Tickets
Lunch
Options
Private Tour
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Skip the line tickets worked well!
matteofB6688EP,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00He was a great guide, very knowledgeable particularly about history. It was an excellent introduction top sights in Istanbul. The skip-the-line tickets worked well.
Highly educated tour
O8416QImiguelp,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was pleasant and perfect time to visit all these places during winter, less crowded. Our guide took good care of us and explained every site clearly and attentively listening to our questions.. it’s a must to hv a guided tour to these places so u could truly understand the history!
Thank you, Ebru!
893shirleyz,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ebru was an absolutely amazing tour guide for me and my daughter; despite it being our first time in Istanbul, Ebru truly made us feel like we were at home. Her friendly, fun, and experienced energy was truly unmatched, and she took us to see all of the beautiful sites of Istanbul in a way that felt smooth and intriguing all the way. If you are planning on visiting Istanbul, then be sure to book Ebru for your tour if you want not only a tour guide, but also a sweet friend!
Ebru was great!
Sharon B,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ebru was amazing she paid attention to what was important to us and was a walking historian which we loved!
An extraordinary experience...
elianadV9991XY,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was strange experience for me. I am student and first time i saw academic guide :) Mr. Cansu show me real face of istanbul with academic cause. His experience take us from crowd people. Thanks to him, hagia sophia atmosphere was like living place. Almost we spent 6 hours but definetelly worth for every penny. I just gain a friend and teacher :) Thank you for this spectacular tour.
Best guide Ebru!
Radha S,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great experience! Our guide Ebru was amazing. She made our trip memorable. Her knowledge and all the information she shared was amazing. She also gave us a lot of information about the current life in Istanbul. She also took us to a nice coffee and dessert place. Ebru is the best guide you'll have.
Nice men, nice tour!
liamhL6469CJ,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emrullah is really nice men. He helped me to give details before the tour. Thanks to him, we skipped the lines. It was really magnificent experience. Each penny of tour is worth. But be carefull for old town because its crowded. Timing was good. We spent 6 hours and it was enough. Highly recommended!
Beautiful tour of Istanbul!
B6924PEbills,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our tour with Alp, he was fantastic, provided a great itinerary! As he guided us through the various sites, he shared the rich history of each location, pointing out easily-missed details. He also gave us some great recommendations. Highly recommend booking to enrich your visit to Istanbul!
Amazing experience!
alba balaguer,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing! A unique experience, with a super friendly guide, who explains everything, takes you into the city in an impossible way for a normal tour, and with unforgettable professionalism and friendliness. An unforgettable afternoon by the mosques of Istanbul. Thank you Emrullah!!!!
Amazing tour guide (Alp)
andytapatagonika,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did this tour with Alp and I truly enjoyed it, not only was he really nice, he knew a lot, made me feel like I was hanging out with a friend that was showing me their hometown. He knew places I would have not been able to find in my super quick trip. This is 100% the best tour guide in Istanbul.
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